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M3.1 Depth: 74.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 02:36:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 02:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Fiordland Community, Southland (New Zealand). At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.9 km
Intermediate
74.9 km
74.9 km — close to the regional average (69.9 km)
Regional average: 69.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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